HC Deb 23 March 1979 vol 964 cc251-2W
Mr. Higgins

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is satisfied that the manufacturers of air rifles give adequate indication of those which require a firearms certificate and those which do not.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

I am satisfied that, in general, dealers make this known.

Mr. Higgins

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department which categories of air rifle require a firearms certificate.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

Any air rifle capable of discharging a missile which on discharge from the muzzle has a kinetic energy in excess of 12 ft. pounds.